Doc Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) Does anyone recognize this item? I have never seen anything like it before, and do not recognize it. Base metal seems to be silver-colored, and the gold color areas seem to be applied like a wash or electroplating. I believe it is US, since the only markings on it are (in English) "patent pending". Tops of wings, chevron, and stars are silver-colored. Decent quality pin back. Edited April 23, 2018 by Doc add info on pin back
Paul R Posted April 26, 2018 Posted April 26, 2018 It looks like a patriotic pin. Not US military. Can you please post an image of the reverse?
Doc Posted April 26, 2018 Author Posted April 26, 2018 Agree, but I still can't figure out what it is-- It looks too well-made to be just given out to kids, etc. in large quantities. There is another one for sale on the web, but with only one star, so apparently there are multiple versions. I can't figure out the meaning of the chevron or the stars--- "Gold Star Mothers", High School Victory Corps, etc.??? Thanks for any suggestions.
peter monahan Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 Possibly to indicate two sons or brothers or siblings in the service? Like the Blue Star banners and badges?
Doc Posted May 1, 2018 Author Posted May 1, 2018 Yeah, that's my guess, but it's certainly not a very common badge, and I haven't been able to figure out definitively it's origin or meaning.
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